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Department of Computer Science, Unit Catalogue 2006/07


CM50175 Research project preparation

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW90PR10
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take CM50109 and After taking this module you mus
Aims: To acquire the skills to undertake a research project in fundamental or applied computer science.
Learning Outcomes:
A student will be able to:
* undertake a literature review;
* critically review previous work in a chosen subject area;
* prepare a project proposal;
* understand the principles of structuring a dissertation.
Content:
Writing for scientific reports, papers and dissertation. A series of research seminars. Having identified the area of work and been assigned a project advisor, the student will undertake a conceptual review, a literature search, and a critical analysis of previous work. In consultation with the project advisor the student will write a comprehensive research review and proposal for a subsequent research project.

University | Catalogues for 2006/07